Collaborating with Business Teams - BCS Practitioner Award
Award Winning, Online, Self-Study
Course overview
Thinking about applying and enhancing your communication skills in your existing role or for a leadership, management or consultant role?
This Level 4 course encourages individuals in digital and technical roles to enhance their skills by exploring different techniques, formats, and tools to communicate and understand the impact of their communication choices.
By completing this award/certificate you will be able to demonstrate a practical understanding of:
IT Business Partner Practitioner Pathway
You can study this course as it is or study for the BCS Practitioner Certificate in Being an IT Business Partner when you study and pass the 4 BCS courses and exams including:
• This course - the BCS Practitioner Award in Collaborating with Business Teams
• BCS Practitioner Award in Business Skills for the IT Professional
• BCS Practitioner Award in Leading with an IT Mindset
• BCS Practitioner Certificate in Being an IT Business Partner.
We offer a discount when you enrol in the IT Business Partner Pathway via this link.
This Level 4 course encourages individuals in digital and technical roles to enhance their skills by exploring different techniques, formats, and tools to communicate and understand the impact of their communication choices.
By completing this award/certificate you will be able to demonstrate a practical understanding of:
- The skills required to collaborate effectively with business teams.
- How to support others to collaborate and communicate well.
- How to gather and use feedback.
IT Business Partner Practitioner Pathway
You can study this course as it is or study for the BCS Practitioner Certificate in Being an IT Business Partner when you study and pass the 4 BCS courses and exams including:
• This course - the BCS Practitioner Award in Collaborating with Business Teams
• BCS Practitioner Award in Business Skills for the IT Professional
• BCS Practitioner Award in Leading with an IT Mindset
• BCS Practitioner Certificate in Being an IT Business Partner.
We offer a discount when you enrol in the IT Business Partner Pathway via this link.
Online, self-study, global access to study in any country
Course features
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Study time: 31 hours
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Gain Industry Skills
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12 months course access
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Includes exam
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Job and Career Support
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Tutor support
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Learn Online - Study at home or work
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Aligned to SFIAPlus
IT Industry Framework -
Globally Recognised BCS Certificate
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Free 1 year BCS Membership
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0% Interest Free Payments
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Access to BCS' Entire Digital Library of Books
Exam & Certification Included
Gain the skills you need to become a real professional, boost your confidence, and master the field.
Collaborating with Business team - Level 4 BCS Practitioner Award
The BCS Practitioner Award in Collaborating with Business Teams is a Level 4 globally recognised professional qualification which will help develop your knowledge and understanding in these specific subjects:
Course Subjects You Learn
Study Easily Online with Duco Digital
• Work through online course content which is easy to follow, understand and in a logical format
• Login to continue your course and monitor your progression easily at-a-glance
• Book your online exam to take at home or in an office, no need to visit a test centre
• Multiple choice exam
• Test paper included with practice questions
• Tutor support available 9 am - 5 pm weekdays GMT
• Start today!
Who is BCS?
Recognised globally by corporations, academics and IT professionals, BCS is the British Computer Society, more commonly known as the Chartered Institute for IT.
They have over 60,000 members in 150 countries, and a wider community of business leaders, educators, practitioners and policy-makers all committed to their mission of leading the IT industry through its ethical challenges, to support the people who work in the industry, and to make IT good for society.
They have over 60,000 members in 150 countries, and a wider community of business leaders, educators, practitioners and policy-makers all committed to their mission of leading the IT industry through its ethical challenges, to support the people who work in the industry, and to make IT good for society.
67% of employers say they have had to hire new employees because of poor communication skills.
EMPLOYERS NEED MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Employers say that they have had to hire new employees because of poor communication skills.
Employers say that communication skills are essential for success in the workplace.
Why should I take this course?
This level 4 professional certification in Collaborating with Business Teams will help develop your career if you want to develop your communication skills and work more effectively as a team.
You will achieve this by learning the key concepts and being given scenarios to assess your communication and teamwork styles.
Employers say communication skills are essential in business to carry out duties and for an organisation to function effectively:
Training Collaborating with Business Teams will encourage professionals in digital and technical roles to enhance their skills by exploring different techniques, formats, and tools to communicate and understand the impact of their communication choices.
You will achieve this by learning the key concepts and being given scenarios to assess your communication and teamwork styles.
Employers say communication skills are essential in business to carry out duties and for an organisation to function effectively:
- In the healthcare industry, 80% of patients say they are more likely to trust a doctor who communicates effectively.
- In the financial industry, 70% of investors say they are likelier to do business with a financial advisor who communicates effectively.
- In the technology industry, 60% of employees say they are more likely to stay with a company with a strong communication culture.
Training Collaborating with Business Teams will encourage professionals in digital and technical roles to enhance their skills by exploring different techniques, formats, and tools to communicate and understand the impact of their communication choices.
Who is this course for?
This course will help your career if you are:
• An individual looking to up-skill into a leadership or management role, including project management
• Pursuing further education in IT or computing at University level
• Thinking of changing career into leadership or management
• Anyone who is an existing manager or in a leadership role who wishes to develop more effective skills
Specifically, the following roles could benefit from this course (as well as good examples of career opportunities):
Specifically, the following roles could benefit from this course (as well as good examples of career opportunities):
- Project Manager
- Product Manager
- Supervisor
- Co-ordinator
- Manager
- Director/Founder/Managing Director
- Founder
- Business Change Practitioners and Managers
- Program and Planning Managers
- Service Provider Portfolio Strategists / Leads
- Process Architects and Managers
- Business Strategists and Consultants
- Chair or Board Member
- Operations Manager
- Human Resources Manager
- Financial Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Sales Manager
- Customer Service Manager
- IT Manager
- Supply Chain Manager
- Risk Manager
- Sales Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Compliance Manager
- Executive roles
- Customer Account Management or Customer Relations roles...
Course Requirements
- No management experience or qualifications are needed (but experience can help)
- An internet connection with a mobile/tablet or laptop is required to access the course
- Access to laptop with camera is required for the exam and a pair of headphones is recommended for the exam.
Career Path
In a recent survey of organisations, 67% of employers say they have had to hire new employees because of poor communication skills.
Communication skills are required in nearly every business role, namely:
• Sales and Account Management
• Customer Service
• Health
• Sales and Account Management
• Customer Service
• Health
• Robotics
• Engineering & Manufacturing
• Finance
• Marketing
• Transport
• Automotive
• Advertising
• Retail
• Researchers
• Cyber Security
• IT
• Education...
What Happens After I Enrol?
- Click on the enrolment email to gain access
- Access BCS digital book with code on email sent to you in around 5 working days
- Complete your study
- Book your BCS exam using the link in the BCS email sent to you 14 days after enrolment
- Take your exam
- Download your BCS certificate from your BCS exam account when you pass
- Access your free* 1-year BCS Associate membership from the link in your BCS exam account
- Create BCS professional profile, access further learning, build networks and access career tool with BCS membership
Don't just take our word for it
Meet our instructor
Darren Winter
CEO & Founder
Future Proof Your Career